I didn't intend to end my summer blogging hiatus on 9/11, but I did. Sometimes it feels like forever ago, but my memories are still as fresh as if it happened last week. My heart is always heavy when I remember. But it's important to honor the victims, the heroes,…
I'm keeping it quiet here this summer to focus on my writing and family, but I wanted to pop in and wish you all a happy summer and, for my American friends, Happy 4th of July! Happy summer!
April was a doozy! Wow, it was busy. And cold. And rainy. But who cares? Because May is here and I really hope it brings much warmer weather! I have a lot of goals this month. Do you have anything you'd like to finish before summer unofficially arrives? Let's get…
My brain is covered in a thick fog as I do the final polish of my manuscript. I apologize to everyone in my life. I'm scattered and self-absorbed. I will be myself again soon--I promise! Writers, you know what I'm talking about. It's very difficult to turn off the world…
Well, that went by quick! After last week's Polar Vortex, I'm thankful February is here. The sooner winter is over, the better! January was a blur of planning, busy work, and writing a first draft. February, for me, will be all about two things: launching the Resort to Romance series…
It's the final Wednesday of January! Where did this month go? Well, around here it was buried under snow and negative temperatures, but I've whined enough on social media sites, so I'll shut my mouth! I've been writing a first draft, and first drafts are the hardest stage of writing…
I'm writing a first draft right now. I'm excited about the story. I know the main characters, know the main plot points. Usually, I can estimate a word count goal for the day (depending on what I have going on) and meet it in a set amount of time. Not…
Welcome to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!! I'm so excited to be participating in our third annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. If you love Christian romance novels, this is the giveaway for you! I'm thrilled to join Liz Johnson and ten other fabulous authors of…
Scenes build stories. How you begin and end them can mean the difference between a reader finishing your novel or tossing it aside. When you're writing, it's fine to put down whatever comes to mind so your brain can push through and get the draft on paper. But when you're…
I know I don't usually post on Friday, but I'm so excited to share with you the cover of Living Lies, the debut novel of Natalie Walters! I had to do a Friday extra. :) Here's a little about the book, an inspirational romantic suspense (available for preorder now, releases…